The Ivy Lake

Hotels
8.5 (741 reviews)
115 Dharmapala Mawatha , Anuradhapura , lk

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Garden
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
Some issues with cleanliness reported, including hair in the bathroom and towel shedding.
Service
9.25
Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout various reviews.
Location
8.75
Generally convenient location, though some concerns about noise from nearby roads.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, but some commenters suggested improving ambiance.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities such as the café were well-received, however, need for additional staff mentioned.
Value for Money
9.25
Great value for both accommodation and food options as per guest feedback.
Food and Beverage
7.25
Food was good, but breakfast options were found to be limited and not inclusive.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall satisfaction was high, with many positive remarks about the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 10:16

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis with Modern Comforts

Nestled in Anuradhapura, The Ivy Lake offers a serene retreat just 1 km from Nature Park Anuradhapura.

Comfortable Accommodation

Experience cozy rooms with garden views, equipped with amenities like air conditioning and room service.

Explore and Relax

Enjoy cycling in the area, with convenient bike and car hire services available for your adventures. Unwind in the garden or savor a meal at the on-site restaurant.

Book your stay at The Ivy Lake for a perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 741 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 7.25
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Samantha Siow • solo_traveller • cn
3
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • couple • mt
10
TOP! Exceptional place, great food & great value for money!
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Karlos • couple • es
8
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Corne Stoops • solo_traveller • nl
9
Echte aanrader!
Pros:

Aan details wordt gedacht, heel vriendelijk personeel dat alles voor je wil doen. Zalige koffie, heerlijk eten, zeer verzorgde en mooie tuin. Echte aanrader!

Cons:

Niets

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Tommy • couple • gb
8
Brilliant
Pros:

Very clean property, has a more luxurious feel to it and the food was delicious

Cons:

shower wasn’t very powerful and service occasionally wasn’t the fastest

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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pauline • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Le logement est propre et bien situé. Le personnel est très sympathique et le café de l'hôtel fait de très bonnes boissons.

Cons:

Le safari proposé par l'hôtel à Wilpatu ne vaut pas du tout le coup. Notre chauffeur parlait à peine anglais et le parc a été vidé de ses animaux par la guerre. Le flyer de l'hotel annonce qu'il s'agit du 1er parc national du pays... pas du tout, il commence tout doucement à se repeupler. Ne gachait pas votre argent (~100 euros / personne), privilégiez les parcs du Sud ou Minneriya.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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JOAN • solo_traveller • es
7
Cons:

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2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Pramodh • solo_traveller • lk
10
Comfortable Stay with Friendly Staff
Pros:

The hotel was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the check-in process was quick. The room was spacious, the bed was comfortable, and the location was convenient for getting around. Overall, it was a pleasant stay and good value for money.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Manuel • couple • pt
8
Cons:

Dos serviços que nos indicaram para fazer touros na cidade. O motorista não falava inglês e estava sempre a querer levar nos aos sítios onde íamos ter de consumir ou pagar alguma coisa. As indicações e dicas dadas pelo staff foram fracas.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • nl
8
Fijn verblijf vriendelijk personeel
Pros:

Goede kamer met een goed bed en schoon

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Garry • extended_group • au
9
very pleasant place, great location and staff were great to deal with
Pros:

rooms were very comfortable, staff were so very friendly and the location was excellent - easy to walk into the main area of Trincomolee

Cons:

We tried a few meals as it was early in our holiday in Sri Lanka - and we were slightly dissapointed in the taste and texture. We tasted much better in the following weeks of our stay

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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P • solo_traveller • lk
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Don't stay in this hotel. It's pointless. There's no water properly .there's a lot of mosquitoes in the room. This is not a good place to stay.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Egoitz • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

Las instalaciones estaban muy bien cuidadas, además tiene pegando una zona bar-jardin donde se puede comer, cenar, y pasar un buen rato. Los trabajadores muy atentos.

Cons:

Todo fue perfecto pero el desayuno se queda un poco justo. Te ofrecen una lista de cosas para elegir solamente una.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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wehallage • solo_traveller • au
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Good location staff friendly and helpful

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Marina • solo_traveller • es
7
Good experience
Pros:

Nos pudieron dar la habitación antes del check-in. La cama es enorme y tiene buen aire acondicionado.

Cons:

No tiene desayuno incluido y la cafetería del hotel me pareció un poquito cara para lo que era.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Youri • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Anke • couple • nl
8
Mooie locatie, schone kamer en een restaurant met heerlijk eten en drinken.
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel, schone kamer en goed eten

Cons:

Ligging aan een drukke straat, dat was ‘‘s nachts wel te horen.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Samila • extended_group • lk
10
It was worth the money I spent
Pros:

Close to destinations

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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clkasthuri • solo_traveller • lk
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee